The answer: Very carefully! It was a little risky to tinker with the Toyota RAV4 compact SUV. But, it was time. This little cutie is the best selling compact SUV in the country. And, it’s Toyota’s best seller, too. That it’s a best seller isn’t a surprise: It’s versatile, capable and has all that we…

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The answer: Very carefully!
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Get ready to wow the neighbors!
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